Mississippi Duck Season
2026–2027
Season dates by zone, bag limits, youth days, and license requirements — verified against the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
- Earliest opener
- Nov 27
- Latest close
- Jan 31
- Daily bag
- 6 ducks
- Possession
- 18 ducks
Statewide
Statewide
Species limits apply
3× daily bag
Statewide opens in
18 days
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Season dates by zone
Duck season. Always confirm shooting hours with MDWFP.
Statewide
60 days
- Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 9, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
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Mississippi does not split its waterfowl season into geographic zones; one uniform statewide season framework applies to all ducks and geese for 2026-27 (no North/South or East/West split).
Other waterfowl seasonsCoot, Early teal, Early Canada goose, Canada goose (regular), White-fronted goose, Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s), Light goose conservation order, Brant
Coot
Statewide
- Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 9, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Early teal
Statewide
- Sep 19 – Sep 27, 2026
Early Canada goose
Statewide
- Sep 1 – Sep 30, 2026
Canada goose (regular)
Statewide
- Nov 13 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 9, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
White-fronted goose
Statewide
- Nov 13 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 9, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
Statewide
- Nov 13 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 9, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Light goose conservation order
Statewide
- Oct 1 – Nov 12, 2026
- Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2026
- Feb 1 – Feb 5, 2027
- Feb 8 – Mar 31, 2027
Brant
Statewide
- Nov 13 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 9, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Youth & special days
Youth waterfowl
- Statewide:
- Feb 6 – Feb 7, 2027
Bag limits
Daily limit is 6 ducks total. Within those, no more than:
Light geese: 20 daily.
Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
Light geese: No daily limit daily.
Light goose conservation order
Mergansers: 5 daily, 15 in possession.
Scaup: 1 from Nov 27 – Dec 17, 2026, then 2 from Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 daily, 6 in possession.
What you need to hunt ducks in Mississippi
Base hunting license — Sportsman, All Game, or Small Game Hunting license.
Mississippi Electronic State Waterfowl Stamp — Required for persons 16 and older when hunting waterfowl.
Federal Duck Stamp
Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification
Nontoxic shot — Lead shot is prohibited for waterfowl nationwide.
- Hunters under age 16 are exempt from the hunting license and state waterfowl stamp requirements.
- All persons born on or after January 1, 1972 must complete a hunter education course before a Mississippi hunting license can be purchased.
License and permit names and exemptions are set by the state and can change without notice, and fees aren’t listed here for the same reason. MarshHQ is not responsible for errors or out-of-date information — confirm current requirements directly with MDWFP (opens in a new tab) before you hunt.
Where to hunt in Mississippi
Public conservation areas with managed or open waterfowl hunting. Each links to MDWFP’s own page for that area — access rules, blind draws, and closures change, so check before you go.
- Canal Section WMA (opens in a new tab)
- Charlie Capps WMABolivar County (opens in a new tab)
- Divide Section WMATishomingo and Prentiss counties (opens in a new tab)
- Howard Miller WMAIssaquena County (opens in a new tab)
- Lake George WMAYazoo County (opens in a new tab)
- Mahannah WMAIssaquena and Warren counties (opens in a new tab)
- Malmaison WMAGrenada, Carroll, and Leflore counties (opens in a new tab)
- Muscadine Farms WMAWashington County (opens in a new tab)
- O’Keefe WMAQuitman County (opens in a new tab)
- Okatibbee WMALauderdale and Kemper counties (opens in a new tab)
- Sky Lake WMAHumphreys and Leflore counties (opens in a new tab)
- Sunflower WMASharkey County (opens in a new tab)
- Trim Cane WMAOktibbeha County (opens in a new tab)
- Tuscumbia WMAAlcorn County (opens in a new tab)
- Twin Oaks WMASharkey County (opens in a new tab)
- William (Billy) C. Deviney WMA (opens in a new tab)
Disclaimer: Bag limits and season dates are for reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. Always verify with USFWS and your state wildlife agency before hunting. Dates and limits above reflect the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’s published 2026–2027 waterfowl regulations as checked on 2026-07-23. Confirm with the official source before you hunt: mdwfp.com (opens in a new tab)
Not affiliated with any state wildlife agency.